Cleaning GFO

Treebeard · #1 06-12-2009, 03:34 PM

The Rowaphos in my reactor has become clumped and will not separate. Is there some way of rinsing it without losing it all down the drain?

banditpowdercoat · #2 06-12-2009, 03:39 PM

I've never rinsed it. Allways dump and add new. Never knew you could rinse it. When it's full of Po4, its done.

Treebeard · #3 06-12-2009, 03:41 PM

It's only been running about 6 weeks. If it's clumped does that mean it is time to replace it?

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

I've never rinsed it. Allways dump and add new. Never knew you could rinse it. When it's full of Po4, its done.

Myka · #4 06-12-2009, 04:42 PM

Tough to say if it's all used up or not. I've never had mine clump. I usually replace mine every 4-6 weeks, but I know from testing my tank that's how long it lasts.

subman · #5 06-12-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Treebeard

It's only been running about 6 weeks. If it's clumped does that mean it is time to replace it?

I've had mine clump before it was from debris being stuck in it I just broke it up and flushed it. I increased the flow through the reactor after that and never happened again.